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Would twin turrets have improved the Deutschland class?

Three twin 11-inch turrets could have offered a more resilient and controllable arrangement than the historical pair of triples.

Question

Would Deutschland-class cruisers have been better with three twin 11-inch turrets?

Short answer

Three twins, with two forward and one aft, are preferred for gunnery control and survivability. If retaining two triples, placing both forward is a separate proposed alternative.

Notes

The Deutschland-class cruisers carried six 11-inch guns in two triple turrets. A personal design preference favours three twins, with two forward and one aft, for gunnery control and survivability. If retaining two triples, an alternative preference would put both forward. These are proposed rearrangements of the same main battery.